Representing Public Safety Officers
LAAPOA represents the sworn police officers and firefighters of the Los Angeles Airport Police Department assigned to protect and serve Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY) airports. Read More
Ensuring Airport Security
Officers assigned to LAX are responsible for the safety of over 80 million passengers per year.
Emergency Services Unit
Specialized units at LAX include ESU, which guards against threats, conducts tactical training, and provides rapid response to critical incidents.
Providing Member Services
In addition to acting as a bargaining unit, LAAPOA offers its members insurance benefits, political advocacy, legal representation, public relations and many other resources. Read More
Dignitary Protection Unit
When world leaders travel to and from LAX, the important role of facilitating their safe and efficient transit through the airport is handled by the specialized officers of the DPU.
Supporting Our Community
Through its charitable organization, the Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL), LAAPOA supports community events and athletics, fallen officer funds and a scholarship program. Read More
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LAAPOA’s mission is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of its active and retired members. Read More
Speaking Up for Law Enforcement
Through its public relations and social media efforts, LAAPOA educates the community about the unique challenges facing first responders on the job and the legislation that affects their work. Read More

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Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Officer Andre Moye

California Highway Patrol, California EOW: Aug 12, 2019

Officer Andre Moye was shot and killed after conducting a traffic stop near the junction of I-215 and Eastridge Avenue in Riverside. As Officer Moye completed paperwork to impound the vehicle the driver... Read More »

Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jul 27, 2019

Police Officer Juan Diaz was shot and killed shortly after midnight in the area of Avenue 26 and Humboldt Street after taking law enforcement action when he observed several men vandalizing a wall. He... Read More »

Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan

Sacramento Police Department EOW: Jun 19, 2019

Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan was shot and killed at the scene of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Redwood Avenue at 6:10 pm. Read More »

Police Officer Esmeralda P. Ramirez

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jun 09, 2019

Police Officer Esmeralda Ramirez succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in 2015. Read More »

Sergeant Steve Licon

California Highway Patrol, Riverside EOW: Apr 06, 2019

At approximately 4:26pm on April 6, 2019, Sergeant Steve Licon, a CHP motorcycle officer from the Riverside Area Office, was conducting a traffic stop on the 15 Freeway near Nichols Road in Lake Elsinore... Read More »

Officer Natalie Corona

Davis Police Department EOW: Jan 10, 2019

At approximately 6:45pm on January 10, 2019, Officer Natalie Corona of the Davis Police Department responded to a traffic collision near 5th and C Streets in downtown Davis. Read More »

Corporal Corporal Ronil Singh

Newman Police Department EOW: Dec 26, 2018

At approximately 12:57am, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Corporal Ronil Singh with the Newman Police Department called in a traffic stop at Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in the city of Newman... Read More »

Deputy Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza

EOW: Nov 25, 2018

At approximately 9:48 p.m., on Sunday, November 25, 2018, Riverbank Police Services deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Oakdale Road and Patterson Road in Riverbank for a report of a driver... Read More »

Sergeant Ron Helus

Ventura Co. Sheriff’s Office EOW: Nov 08, 2018

At approximately 11:20pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, emergency 911 dispatch received multiple calls of an active shooter in the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. By 11:26pm Ventura County... Read More »

Deputy Deputy Mark Stasyuk

Sacramento Co. Sheriff’s Department EOW: Sep 17, 2018

On September 17, 2018, at 1:44pm, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a disturbance at a local business located at the 10000 block of Folsom Boulevard... Read More »

CHP Officer Kurt Greiss

California Highway Patrol EOW: Aug 10, 2018

Officer Kirk Griess was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-80, near Manuel Campos Parkway, in Solano. Another vehicle entered the area and struck both Officer Griess and... Read More »

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle

Marin County Sheriff's Office EOW: Mar 15, 2018

Marin County Sheriff’s Office, California Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1, north of Point Reyes Station, while responding to a 911 hangup call shortly... Read More »

Officer Greggory Casillas

Pomona Police Department EOW: Mar 09, 2018

At approximately 9:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2018, officers with the Pomona Police Department responded to a call of a reckless driver in the 1400 block of South Palomares Street. Upon locating the suspect... Read More »

California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation

LAAPOA News

Virtual Violence Can Trigger Violence in the Real World

August 20, 2019

Less than a week after a gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing two children and a man before turning… Read More »

The Perils of Rushing to Judgment

July 31, 2019

In the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting or other high-stakes law enforcement encounter, emotions are heightened… Read More »

Police Inaction Does More Harm Than Good

July 11, 2019

Last month, Broward County, Florida, Deputy Scot Peterson was charged for his response — or lack thereof — to the February… Read More »

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LAAPOA Calls for a Chief of Police With Integrity, Dedication and Respect

August 2, 2019

In the wake of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) announcement that they intend to appoint Chief of Airport Police… Read More »

Extending a Lifeline of Support

July 30, 2019

On July 29, President Donald Trump signed the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund legislation into law, extending a financial lifeline… Read More »

LAAPOA Opposes Promotion of Maggard to Deputy Executive Director

July 29, 2019

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced last week that after a nearly three-month nationwide search, Chief of Airport… Read More »

Checkpoint Security: A Growing Threat

June 25, 2019

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, several TSA agents were injured at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport when a man attempted to rush… Read More »

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LAXPD fun day in the Community

Los Angeles Airport Police Officer from the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), K9 Unit and Motor Unit get together with the Westchester Park Staff for a fun day with kids in the community during the close of the summer youth camp. Hope to see you there next year.

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Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson announces groundbreaking use-of-force policy - The Washington Post http://ow.ly/DIGR30pp21B #UOF

‘Police must first do no harm’: How one of the nation’s roughest cities is reshaping use-of-force tactics
Since 2015, the Camden, N.J., department has embraced use-of-force training and procedures that promote de-escalation and make clear that force is a last resort. It was put into writing in a policy released Wednesday.
washingtonpost.com
More than 90% of children and teens in the U.S. play video games, more than 90% of those games include violent content and that violence is often portrayed as justified, fun and without negative consequences.

Virtual Violence Can Trigger Violence in the Real World - Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association
Less than a week after a gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing two children and a man before turning the gun on himself, a shooter killed 22 and injured 26 at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.
laapoa.com
This snake wasn’t on a plane, but it slithered up to US airport security | http://ow.ly/cy5t30poGz1 http://ow.ly/9XLO30poGz2 #snakes

This snake wasn’t on a plane, but it slithered up to US airport security
"Typically people leave items such as their keys, sunglasses ... but this is the first time someone has left a snake behind."
stuff.co.nz
American Police Beat
Anonymous donor gives $112,000 to buy protective gear for Denver police.
Sheriff’s deputy shot in shoulder and wounded at Lancaster station; shooter at large: WATCH LIVE | http://ow.ly/vQFS30poDy7 http://ow.ly/Bizd30poDy6 @LASDHQ

Sheriff's deputy shot in shoulder and wounded at Lancaster station; shooter at large: WATCH LIVE
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded in the shoulder after a shooter opened fire on the agency's Lancaster station, authorities said.
abc7.com

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Pat Lynch, Police Benevolent Association Speak Out On Firing Of Officer Daniel Pantaleo https://t.co/ol5BVT9HPz
RT @mcclain42: Watch @ABC's broadcast: HAPPENING NOW: Live coverage as at least one suspect is firing at officers in an ongoing sh… https:/…
3 Arrested After Stolen Montebello Police Car Found Stripped of Parts, Overturned Down Embankment in Angeles Natl.… https://t.co/zeDnXIdJjO
The voters have spoken and although not yet official, its great to see the only candidate supported by public safet… https://t.co/9Gg5BNaJFC
RT @LAPDChiefMoore: Yesterday, as we laid one of our own to rest...yet another peacemaker was senselessly murdered. Traffic stops are never…
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Reports of shooting incident in Dayton, Ohio https://t.co/7QkImz1o6B
RT @ABC7NY: El Paso shooting: How to help victims after shooting at Cielo Vista Mall Walmart https://t.co/36btOLZL24 https://t.co/hNqJ9bG7of

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The Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and sponsor members of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association and the surrounding communities to participate in athletics and charity events that better the membership and the community at large.

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The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is composed of rank-and-file airport police officers (including many dual police/aircraft rescue firefighters) who stand as the first line of defense against terrorist attacks, hijackings and other criminal activity at our nation’s airports.

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